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Ddleeds

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #1

I am going to start tidying up the under side of the missus's td4. But whats the best the best stuff for treating the metal before I take the angle grinder to it? Looking on the internet at.rust converter but don't know which to use. Has any of you used anything decent to sort your Freelanders thanks [GALLERY=][/GALLERY][GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

 

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Henry_b

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #2

Bilt hamber hydrate 80 is the best product IMO..

Followed up with Dinitrol products, can't go wrong with that combo..

 

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paul99

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #3

Wire brush on the angle grinder before any rust-killer.

 

Ddleeds

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #4

Ok thanks been looking on internet trying to find shops can buy it from rather than ordering and waiting. Yeah I plan on getting as much ofthe rust of with the grinder and drill and brushes as can 1st.

 

andyfreelandy

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #5

I fear you'll go through the area in pic 1.
Welding will then be needed as it is near suspension mounts.
Looks like my V6 which was parked up near the coast!!!

 

Ddleeds

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #6

Yeah that area is weakened and the other side aswell. And half way down on the driver's side the support between the box part of chassis to sill is rotten through. Iv been poking around with a pry bar and scrapping. Was only ment to be adjusting the the rear drums for the hand brake. I enjoy welding so it will be done before it's all painted

 

Ddleeds

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #7

Were in Devon you from andyfrelandy? I lived in Paignton and then Torquay for a bit

 

andyfreelandy

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #8

Near South Molton. North Devon.
Fantastic place to live!!
V6 came from Lynmouth on the coast.
Useful that you like welding!!

 

Ddleeds

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• Jun 14, 2020

• #9

Oh very nice. A bit different views for me these days being in the Midlands. Yeah learnt to weld on my van as it was rotted years ago. Welded loads since even saved my son's bunk bed from going to the tip and the garage door that broke

 

ian mitchell

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• Jun 15, 2020

• #10

don't let anyone In the fender section know your welding a freebie you will never hear the last of it.